The Iconic Pride of India Awards (IPIA) 2024-25 stands as one of the most prestigious recognitions at the Indian Panorama International Film Festival (IPIFF). This year, the award continues its legacy of honoring the nation’s finest filmmakers, celebrating their unique concepts there creations, and contributions to the Indian film industry.

This exclusive award is granted to only 15 filmmakers from across India—each chosen for their groundbreaking work that has pushed boundaries, challenged norms, and brought fresh perspectives to the world of cinema. The filmmakers who receive the IPIA are not just creators; they are visionaries who have crafted stories with the power to move, transform, and influence society.
The IPIA acknowledges filmmakers whose concepts are not merely original, but also deeply meaningful.
Here are The Winner List Of IPIA
Mr. SUBHASH CHANDRA PANDEY
(Deputy Director)
(M.S.D.E., GOVT. OF INDIA)
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Sandesh Shetty Ajri
For Showcasing The Untold Truth Of INDIAN TRIBES Through The Art Of Cinema.
For The Film GUMTI
Mr. Ganesh Hemantrao Chowgule
for the Best Global Message Cinema
for the film Peepal.
Mr. Whisky & Bharat Immallaraju
Best Innovative Filmmaker
For The Film The Birthday Boy
Mr. Anand DeoDeshmukh.
For Best Use of the Art of Cinema to Portray life’s inner conflicts
For The Film PRARABDHA
Mr. Joydip Chakraborty
For Versatile Talent In Cinema
(as a Producer, Writer & Lyricist)
For The Film The Phoenix
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Mr. Alwyn Joseph Puthussery
For Explaining The national slogan Beti Bachao – Beti Padhao Through Cinema
For The Film Dharmayodha
Mr. S Sai Devanand
(SSBV LEARN AND TEACH PRODUCTION PRIVATE LIMITED)
To educate and preserve The rich cultural heritage Of TamilNadu Through Cinema.
For The Film JAMA
Mr.Rahul Bhatt
( Producer)
For Supporting Outstanding Contribution To Patriotic Cinema
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Mr. Prabir Roy
For Best Filmmaker with The Most Impactful Narratives.
JULEE JASMIN
For The Best Women’s Visionary Filmmaker in Agricultural Innovation.
For The Film DAAL ROTI
Mr. Harsh Mohan Mishra
For Excellence in Preserving Indian classical Tradition through Documentary Cinema.
For The Film RHYTHM OF HERITAGE
Mr. SANJAY R. LEHRU
( Director)
Outstanding Contribution for Patriotic Cinema
Dr Suddhasatwya Chatterjee
For Teaching The passion and emotion of old memories in a Different Way.
For The Film প্রত্যাবর্তন, the homecoming
Story and concept Chinmoy Nath
Produced by Dr abhik Ghosh and samiran Das
Shreelakshmi bhat ( BabyShree)
For Best Music Video Conceptualized and Directed by a Young Woman Director
For SIRI
Mr. Vikas Tiwari
Best Concept Of Social Awareness
For The Film BHESH
Sujoy Mukherjee
Best Children Short Film
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